Toy



J. KOCH May 22, 1934.

TOY

Filed May 16, 1933 /i w (if g /'LT J $12.1-

f7ZZ/677/C077 (9% Kai Patented May 22, 1934 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 3 Claims.

My invention consists of a toy for the entertainment of small children.

It comprises a jointed human figure or a plurality of human figures each of which is pivotally mounted in a frame which may be swung back and forth so as to cause the figures to swing, rotate and tumble about into a variety of amusing positions.

In the drawing illustrating my invention Fig. 1 is a plan view, Fig. 2 is a side elevation, Fig. 3 is an end elevation of one form of my device, and Fig. 4 is an end elevation of a modification of the same.

Referring to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, 5 is a support consisting of a longitudinally grooved block composed of any suitable material, preferably of wood on account of its lightness and economy, approximately ten or a dozen inches long, three-quarters of an inch wide, and one-half of an inch thick. These particular dimensions are not essential, but are suggested as convenient for one form of the device. It will be seen that the dimensions may be varied widely.

6 is a longitudinal groove in the upper surface of the block 5,about one-quarter of an inch wide, and the same in depth. 7 and 8 are parallel strips of sheet metal, one end of each of which is secured to the rod 18, freely turning in the block 5, and the other end to the rod 19 extending through the body of the jointed human figure 9. 9 is a human figure jointed at the hips and shoulders and pivoted upon the rod 19.

It is obvious that other forms of objects may be employed in place of the figure 9.

The parallel strips 7 and 8 are connected together by a wire 10 near their lower ends, thereby forming a frame for the support of the figure 9. Pivoted to the middle of the wire 10 is an arm 12 located and slidable in the groove 6 and prevented from escape therefrom by the bridge wire 13. The free end of the arm 12 is bent upwardly to form a handle 14.

Formed in the upper surface of the block 5 is an annular recess 15 about the size of the head of the jointed figure 9.

16 and 1'7 are transverse grooves in the block 5 to receive the bridge wire 10, and thereby to permit the figure 9 to lie fiat upon the block 5.

In playing with the toy the operator seizes the handle 14 and reciprocates the arm 12 in the groove 6 with such degree of speed and length of strokes as he may choose, thereby imparting to the figure 9 a great variety of motions, causing it to perform antics, to take amusing postures, and

at times to stand upon its head in the recess 15.

These activities of the figure 9 cannot be readily predetermined. They are a matter of accident and a source of merriment for the user.

Fig. 4 is a modification of the form shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3,-merely by employing two human till figures 9 and 9 and enlarging the block 5 and the accompanying parts to accommodate them to the additional figure 9*. I have employed the same reference numerals for corresponding parts in Fig. 4 as in Figs. 1, 2 and 3. The figures 9 and 9 may be made in different shapes and colors to give a greater variety of movements and effects.

It is to be noted that when the block 5 is turned upside down, the frame supporting the figure 9 constitutes in effect a trapeze, and when the arm 12 is then reciprocated by the player as above described an added variety is given to the motions of the figure for the amusement of the player.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A toy having in combination a support having a longitudinal groove therein, a frame having its lower end pivotally secured to said support, a figure pivotally mounted in said frame, and means located in said groove for oscillating said frame and thereby imparting a variety of motions to said figure.

2. A toy having in combination a support having a longitudinal groove therein, a frame having its lower end pivotally secured to said support, a figure pivotally mounted in said frame, and means for oscillating the said frame consisting of an arm pivoted thereto and slidable longitudinally in said groove.

3. A toy having in combination a support having a longitudinal groove therein, a frame consisting of parallel uprights having their lower ends pivotally secured to said support, a figure pivotally mounted between said uprights, and means for oscillating said frame consisting of an 95 arm pivoted thereto and slidable longitudinally in said groove.

JOHN KOCH. 

